Question to Venter: Do you believe in God?Answer by Venter: No. I believe the Universe is far more wonerful than just assuming it was made by some higher power.

Undoubtedly, millions of U.S. middle and high school students watched this. I hope and expect that it'll give some of them the incentive to say "no" to religious madness and to work in the field of "the software of life." I don't see how youngsters with an interest in science could fail to be excited by this interview.